work that addresses one of the EHS Priority Learning Expectations . Additional criteria will be outlined in the course description in the POS .
Performance Standards :
A student will be granted a high school diploma provided that he / she has met literacy , numeracy , and science performance standards , as well as the minimum requirement of credits listed above .
A .
Literacy Performance Standard – To read and write with understanding , as outlined in the Connecticut Core Standards .
1 . In order to meet the literacy standard , students must achieve one of the following : a ) A Critical Reading SAT score or Writing SAT score of 480 or above ; or b ) Achieve a 460 or better on the Reading or Writing portion of the PSAT ; or c ) A Reading ACT score of 18 or above ; or d ) Achieve a passing score on an identified skills assessment in English 11 or US
History ; or e ) Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Literacy
Performance Task , as defined in Administrative Regulation 6146 .
B .
Numeracy Performance Standard – To demonstrate mathematical skills , as outlined in the Connecticut Core Standards .
1 . In order to meet the numeracy performance standard , students must achieve one of the following :
a ) A Math SAT score of 480 or above ; or b ) Achieve a 460 or better on the Mathematics portion of the PSAT ; or c ) A Math ACT score of 18 or above ; or d ) Achieve a passing score on an identified skills assessment in a math course during their Grade 11 school year ; or e ) Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Numeracy Performance Task , as defined in Administrative Regulation 6146 .
C .
Science Performance Standard – Students shall , prior to the completion of their senior year , demonstrate proficiency in problem solving and scientific inquiry , as well as a familiarity with major themes in science .
1 . In order to meet the District Performance Standards in science , students must succeed in one of the following :
a . Meet the proficiency benchmark set by Enfield Public Schools on the new state-mandated Next Generation Science Assessment ; or
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